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Pyramid of WWI German helmets at Grand Central, 1919.
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Since the 19th century, Germany has influenced the helmets of world armies making it hard for collectors to know what steel helmet shells are "German" and what are not.

By Peter SuciuMay 25, 2021
US soldiers and Treasury Dept. workers unpack captured German helmets to use in Victory Loan drives.
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Why “Spiked” Helmets? Straight to the point: It’s an Indo-Persian influence

By Peter SuciuJun 3, 2021
A period photo showing a USMC officer with members of the Garde d’Haiti. Note that the officer is wearing a British Standard Pattern sun helmet with the badge of the Garde d’Haiti.
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The American sun helmet — a British connection

By Peter SuciuNov 8, 2019
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Finally, a helmet you can wear. Can you tell which is the original and which is the reproduction?

By Charles D. PautlerJun 3, 2021

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